Village at War – World War 2 Re-enactment

22/05/2024 Lynda Morten

BCC Portrait Group

In May, members of the Group had a great day at the World War 2 re-enactment event, Village at War, held at Tilford, near Farnham.
Richard Bullock, Steve Buesden and I drove there together. Having attended a couple of years ago, Richard had suggested that this would be a suitable event to practise our portrait photography. He was not wrong!

1940’s Style
The place was full of energy and enthusiasm. Everyone was dressed and equipped in the 1940’s style. Above all, everyone is willing to chat about their activity and are expecting, even wanting to be photographed. It’s the perfect environment for a new portrait photographer or street photographer where there are willing victims! Some of them even know how to pose!

Famous Celebrities
There were plenty of celebrities present, including Captain Mainwaring and his platoon, General de Gaulle and most importantly, the great man himself, Churchill!